How does the Logitech UE Smart Radio (Black) compare with the the Logitech Squeezebox Radio Music Player with Color Screen (Black) (Old Version?
28158
It's better! Best addition I've found so far is Tune-In is embedded and works very well. Much, much better navigation and user experience than the GraceNote radio (which makes me crazy, it's so, so, so poor!) I just really hope the hardware is solid - this is my 2nd Squeezebox. Last one became ejunk.
28159
Exactly the same hardware. You can run UE or SqueezeBox firmware on either.
28160
I still haven't seen a satisfactory answer to this question. All the comments suggest the UE is equal or superior to the Squeezebox yet no one has explained why the latter, an older model, is triple the price. You don't see a price drop this huge without some tradeoffs.
263390
I just purchased this radio and it has been dropping the wifi signal as well. The network signal shows blue so I'm assuming from miket's post that there is a problem with the radio connecting to the squeezebox network. Funny thing is though I have a squeezebox boom as well and it never has problems connecting like this one does. I think there is something wrong with these radios and from the reviews I have read it seems to get worse over time. I think I will send mine back as well and just get another boom.
1598772
I ended up buying the Squeezebox Duet and love it! It is great having the music information in the remote instead of on the box.
1495481
Yes, it is. It sounds so sweet with its own built-in DAC, through the RCA audio outputs. I repeat a segment from my review done earlier: I read a Group Test review in "Hi-Fi Choice" magazine, November 2011 issue, long after buying it. SBT against the audiophile heavy weights Cambridge Audio Sonata, Cyrus Stream X, Marantz NA7004, Rotel RDG-1520 and Yamaha NP-S2000, costing 2 to 6 times costlier than the SBT. Squeezebox Touch won the match! I am a fan of Logitech SBT.
278939
It's quite similar. The controls are moved a little bit-record, play, and stop are now on the front. I think the built-in microphones might be better. The color's different and the profile of the top is a little different.
14089
It's a marketing gimmick. Like when the Wii was released in different colors. There is no other difference beyond the color, but it's enough of a difference that Logitech can charge a premium for it. I have the black one and it made a huge difference in gaming. I recommend that one instead unless you have a white computer case and keyboard.
1371155
I agree - I've had both - and I find this one better. I found I got too much static and conflicting stations with the GoGroove and I haven't had that problem with the MPow. I really, really like it.
2145847
I recommend getting Apple TV. It is cheaper and does a lot more. I returned my squeezebox and saved $200 for the apple tv
789619
RDR: Electronically, the black and white PR-D5 radios are identical. It's my guess that most buyers prefer the black PR-D5 over the white version. The seller sees a higher demand for the black model and charges a lower price to move the white PR-D5s. If the color of the PR-D5 is of no importance to you, I'd buy the white model and save the price difference. I base the previous comments on my own personal experience in buying a black PR-D5 and observing that the black/silver contrast looked more desirable to me. You have a great radio no matter which color you pick!
702911
I haven't tried UE boom, but I have tried Big Jambox. There isn't much difference in sound quality. Battery life is more in Jambox though. But the price difference isn't justifiable. TDK won't disappoint
2053823
Same hardware, only difference is which firmware you use on it (UE or SqueezeBox), you can select either from the menus.
581448
Color preference is a personal choice. A friend owns the black version, that's the first one I saw. I preferred to go with something more colorful. So, if price is what's driving your choice take it cause the sound will be the same...GREAT!
2064582
I don't own both, but I can tell you that my Yamaha CDC-697BL is much clearer than my 10-year old Technics player.
1495482
Yes, it is. It sounds so sweet with its own built-in DAC, through the RCA audio outputs.I repeat a segment from my review done earlier:I read a Group Test review in "Hi-Fi Choice" magazine, November 2011 issue, long after buying it. SBT against the audiophile heavy weights Cambridge Audio Sonata, Cyrus Stream X, Marantz NA7004, Rotel RDG-1520 and Yamaha NP-S2000, costing 2 to 6 times costlier than the SBT. Squeezebox Touch won the match! I am a fan of Logitech SBT.
332831
I gave up, also. I read that some of them swell. e-mailed Logitech, but no answer yet from them. When I first started buying their products, keyboards, mice, the remote, wi-fi radio receivers, they were very customer-friendly. It is well over a year now that I found them unhelpful. When I couldn't add Spotify to my old unit, they had me doing all sorts of things, to no avail, till they admitted that it wouldn't work. Landed up having to buy a newer unit. Still don't understand why they wouldn't have a software upgrade for it.
1632442
Sorry! I don't know. The one I received had a defective disc player so I returned it, without really testing it.The radio worked but I only tried the FM.
1567816
John, please read my original review of this device. I found this device VERY disappointing. I suggest you check out the Logitech series, you will like it much better!